Kwanzaa Events in Evanston Dec. 26

Posted on Thursday Dec 20, 2012

Kwanzaa in Fountain Square Dec. 26 - A "Community Celebration of Kwanzaa" will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Fountain Square.

You’re invited to join friends and neighbors as the first day of Kwanzaa is celebrated right in the heart of downtown Evanston. The celebration will be hosted by Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and will feature music, songs and the traditional lighting of the Kinara and recitation of principles.

Fountain Square is located on Davis St. between Orrington and Sherman Avenues. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 847/448-8254.

"Merry Kwanzaa" Performance Dec 26 - Awarding-winning playwright Gloria Bond Clunie’s play about four generations learning the meaning of love and unity and the power of faith will be performed at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. The play features a multi-generational and multi-racial cast of Evanston residents. Come early for the best seating; as last year the Center was filled to capacity! 847/448-8254.Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Evanston Recreation DivisionLocation: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St.Day/Date/Time: Wed., Dec. 26 at 3pmAdmission: Free